More than $250,000 was raised to benefit the Jewish General Hospital, The Shriners Hospital and Youth Mental Health (Literacy for Dyslexia). Robert Dumas, president and CEO of Sun Life Financial Quebec, was the honouree. The 350 guests gathered for cocktails on the sprawling Guzzo grounds. It rained heavily that day, but stopped just in time for the big show. “My nickname is Mr. Sunshine and our guest of honour is from Sun Life,” Vince told me, “so how could it rain on our parade?”

Guests moved into a giant tent for a full course dinner, dancing to the tunes of The Showmen and a surprise live appearance by American pop singer Crystal Waters known for such hits as Gypsy Woman, Pure Love and Relax.

Josie and Ilario Maiolo with Luciano Diorio and his wife Rosalia Bentivegna.

Dumas told me he met Vince Guzzo for the first time six months ago. “He invited me for dinner, introduced himself and at the end of the night asked me to be the honouree,” he said. “I was more than happy to support such a worthy cause.”

Maria Guzzo serves as vice-president and head of charitable donations for Cinemas Guzzo. She is pursuing a Doctorate in Psychiatry, specializing in youth mental health at McGill University. Vince runs the cinema operation, a real estate division and stars on CBC’s Dragon’s Den.

CANCER RESEARCH CYCLO GOLF: A total of $201,000 was raised for the 26th edition of the Cancer Research Society Cyclo-Golf Classic recently to support the most promising cancer research projects in Canada. More than 150 people gathered at the Elm Ridge Golf Club for this 26th edition, to show their support to cancer research.

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